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Definition of Trappist
1. Noun. Member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence.
Definition of Trappist
1. n. A monk belonging to a branch of the Cistercian Order, which was established by Armand de Rancé in 1660 at the monastery of La Trappe in Normandy. Extreme austerity characterizes their discipline. They were introduced permanently into the United States in 1848, and have monasteries in Iowa and Kentucky.
Definition of Trappist
1. Noun. A monk of the order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (a branch of the Cistercians Roman Catholic religious brotherhood that use a particularly strict interpretation of the Rule of St Benedict). ¹
2. Adjective. Of or relating to this monastic order. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Trappist
1. A monk belonging to a branch of the Cistercian Order, which was established by Armand de Rance in 1660 at the monastery of La Trappe in Normandy. Extreme austerity characterises their discipline. They were introduced permanently into the United States in 1848, and have monasteries in Iowa and Kentucky. Origin: F. Trappiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Trappist
Literary usage of Trappist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. China and the Allies by Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1901)
"CHAPTER LV Latin and cookery—Shepherds—The Manchu's new creed and cooking
utensils—Salad, honey, and jujubes—Wild animals— The Trappist and the leopard—A ..."
2. A British Officer in the Balkans: The Account of a Journey Through Dalmatia by Percy Edward Henderson (1909)
"... Banjaluka—Resemblance to up-country Indian station — Hotels — Trappist
monastery — Fly - fishing — The Trappist brothers—Trappist cheese and ale—Origin ..."
3. Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada by University of Toronto (1898)
"A Visit to the Trappist Monks at Ok<i (English Illustrated Magazine for September),
is a concise but interesting description of the monastic life in a ..."
4. The Rhine from Rotterdam to Constance: Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1884)
"... formerly a Trappist monastery, presented by the government to Count von der
Kecke in 1819, and fitted up Ъу him for its present purpose. ..."
5. History of Europe: 1815-1852 by Archibald Alison (1864)
"The Trappist, after sustaining several gallant actions, was driven back into that
town ... The Trappist made a gallant and protracted defence ; but after a ..."
6. Sketches of the Life, Times and Character of the Rt. Rev. Benedict Joseph by Martin John Spalding (1852)
"... a Foreign Tour—Returns to Baltimore—'College duties—Attends convicts—Distress
about friends—-The higher ways of perfection— Wishes to become a Trappist. ..."
7. Anecdotes and Examples Illustrating the Catholic Catechism by Francis Spirago (1904)
"THE BARON TURNED Trappist We should endeavor to atone for sin during our lifetime.
At the time of the Napoleonic wars, Baron von Geramb was arrested by the ..."
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